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Sen. Andy Kim Talks Trump, ICE, Gateway at Town Hall

U.S. Senator discusses democracy, immigration, and infrastructure at Asbury Park event

Ilhan Omar's State of the Union guest arrested at Trump's speech

Minneapolis resident Aliya Rahman was removed from the House chamber after standing up silently during the address.

Don Lemon Sued Over Minneapolis Church Protest

Churchgoer claims protest caused 'severe emotional distress, fear, anxiety and trauma'

WashU Experts Discuss Minneapolis Unrest

Panelists analyze the impact of recent protests and the role of civic action in shaping social movements.

Duluth Writers Speak Out on Politics and Social Issues

Local writers host event to encourage community members to share their voices on important topics.

Campus Events Support Minneapolis Protests

Canadian Mennonite University and Goshen College host solidarity events following ICE actions in Minnesota.

Edina Woman Reflects on Viral Protest After Alex Pretti Shooting

Joy Vogt says she saw a community "stand together" in south Minneapolis.

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on US Political Climate

Tennis star addresses recent protests and violence during Dubai press conference

Tennis Star Coco Gauff Speaks Out on U.S. Politics

Gauff criticizes current administration, says "people shouldn't be dying in the streets just for existing"

Minneapolis Grapples with Fate of Streetside Memorials for Two Killed by Federal Agents

City must decide how to manage makeshift memorial sites honoring Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Sydney Protests Spark Concerns Over Police Brutality and Protest Laws

Demonstrations against Israeli President's visit met with heavy-handed police response, drawing comparisons to unrest in Minneapolis

Twin Ports Residents March to Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives

Annual event raises awareness of crisis affecting Native communities in Minnesota

Minneapolis Grapples with Fate of Streetside Memorials for Slain Residents

City must decide how to manage makeshift memorials honoring victims of federal agent killings

Minneapolis Grapples with Future of Streetside Memorials for Victims of Federal Shootings

City must decide how to manage makeshift memorial sites for two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents last month.

Duluth Homeless Driven Deeper Into Hiding

Cutting federal support and new policies are forcing the unhoused to retreat further from society.

Citizens Urged to Observe ICE Officers' Actions

Columnist criticizes training for citizens to safely monitor immigration enforcement.

Constituent Calls Out Congressman for Avoiding Town Halls

Readers criticize Rep. Pete Stauber for refusing to meet with constituents in Minnesota's 8th District.

Queer Americans Increasingly Arming Themselves Amid Political Threats

As anti-LGBTQ+ violence and right-wing extremism rise, some in the community are turning to guns for self-defense.

Fact Check: Are Minneapolis Protesters Being Paid?

The Trump administration claims protesters are being compensated, but an investigation finds no evidence to support the allegation.

Journalists Arrested in Crackdown on Press Freedom

Veteran CNN anchor Don Lemon and freelance reporter Georgia Foot charged with conspiring to violate civil rights

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